Climate Change Data

Fierce Whiskers Distillery

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6806.46 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0.69 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:6805.77 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (office, through GreenChoice)
Total Energy Consumption:20,306 GJ/year (6.28 GJ at office)
Water Consumption:4,754,273 gal/year (11,461 gal at office)
Waste Generated:0.36 tons/year (office)
Carbon Intensity:445.45 g CO2e/unit

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track environmental progress.
  • Committed to becoming plastic-neutral through a partnership with rePurpose Global.
  • Reduced water consumption in manufacturing process (2.126 L of water used per L of product).

Social Achievements

  • Expanded retail distribution by 102% in 2021.
  • Partnered with organizations to promote sustainability in the alcoholic beverage industry.
  • Worked with suppliers to ensure alignment with environmental policy.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a formal Environmental Policy.
  • Implemented supplier screening and annual reviews.
  • Publicly disclosed environmental impacts in the first annual sustainability report.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Co-packer adapting boiler system to burn natural gas and redirecting excess heat to generate electricity.
  • Co-packer installing a filtration system to replenish the aquifer.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption in the packing process.
  • Support co-packer in implementing clean energy projects.

Environmental Challenges

  • High water stress regions for some ingredients (sugar).
  • Challenges in recycling TetraPak cartons due to material composition.
  • Scope 3 emissions from value chain (ingredient sourcing, distribution, etc.).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Assessing the balance of ingredient selections based on environmental factors.
  • Collaborating with other brands to improve carton recycling.
  • Working to source ingredients closer to the co-packer's facility to reduce transport emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual reviews

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier screening material on a biennial basis.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB (Food & Beverage Sector, Alcoholic Beverages)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low sugar, gluten-free, non-carbonated beverages in resealable and recyclable packaging.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2021 Brewbound Rising Stars award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1183.77 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:310.92 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:249.88 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:622.97 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:14.5%
Total Energy Consumption:8866 GJ/year
Water Consumption:3093796 gallons/year (includes irrigation and non-irrigation)
Waste Generated:125,000 lbs/month spent grains (donated)
Carbon Intensity:3.14 kg CO2e per bottle (12.43 kg CO2e per proof gallon)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Local Community Engagement
  • Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Released the world's first carbon-negative bourbon (Five O'Clock Shadow)
  • Decreased emissions intensity from 2021 to 2022 despite increased production
  • Generated 14.5% of total electricity consumption from on-site solar in 2022

Social Achievements

  • Donated spent grains to local farmers for animal feed
  • Participated in panel discussions to share sustainability journey with other brands
  • Sourced grains regionally whenever possible, supporting the local economy

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Evaluating potential for additional energy generation and storage
  • Coordinating with Austin Energy to shift production times
Short-term Goals:
  • Evaluating rainwater collection
  • Considering installation of alcoholic vapor monitors

Environmental Challenges

  • High water stress in the region where grains are sourced
  • Required installation of low-level vents in the distilling area increasing energy loss
  • Difficulty finding US-based shirt manufacturers meeting environmental criteria
Mitigation Strategies
  • Evaluating rainwater collection to reduce water consumption
  • Considering installation of alcoholic vapor monitors to reduce vent runtime
  • Using a windmill-powered, Fair Trade Certified™ facility outside the US for T-shirts

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing grains regionally whenever possible
  • Using Kelvin Cooperage barrels (100% white oak log utilization)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather conditions in Central Texas
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Standard for Food & Beverage Sector, Alcoholic Beverages

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Five O'Clock Shadow (carbon-negative bourbon)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed